Tea is a must-buy souvenir. Because Sri Lanka is known as the “Tea Island”, it is a major exporter of tea in the world, and tea is also an important cultural and economic resource of Sri Lanka. The geographical location and climatic conditions make the tea produced here of high quality, with a long history, and is deeply loved by consumers at home and abroad. Therefore, tea is one of Sri Lanka’s most important export products and one of its most representative specialties. It is recommended as a must-buy souvenir. In addition, in addition to traditional tea leaves such as black tea, green tea, and milk tea, Sri Lanka also has some special tea leaves, such as blue tea and white tea, which can bring different experiences to tourists. The price of tea is relatively affordable, and it is convenient to buy. There are many specialized shops and markets for tourists to buy. Therefore, tea may be regarded as a must-buy souvenir in Sri Lanka.
What are the specialties of Sri Lanka?
The main specialties of Sri Lanka are as follows:
1. Black tea
Ceylon black tea is produced in Sri Lanka, also known as “sirloin black tea” and Xilan black tea “. It is produced in the mountainous areas of Sri Lanka. Due to the rainy southwest monsoon in summer (May-August), it is best to harvest from January to March.
2. Gems
Sri Lanka is a gem-rich island, one of the top five gem-producing countries in the world, and is known as” Gem Island “. In the early stage of the economy, mining gave it a lot of development advantages. The export value of gemstones can reach 500 million US dollars every year. Ruby, sapphire and cat’s eye are the most famous.
Third, Sri Lanka’s spices
Sri Lanka is located near the equator. It has abundant rain all year round and is suitable for the growth of various kinds of exotic flowers and plants. It has been rich in spices since ancient times and shares the reputation of spice paradise with India. Zheng He’s voyage to the West opened up maritime trade routes, so it is called the “Maritime Silk Road”.
Fourth, elephant dung paper
Elephant dung paper has become a proud national treasure of Sri Lankans. Many celebrities and dignitaries use elephant dung paper as their business cards. There are also many high-end hotels that use elephant dung paper to make “Check-in Instructions” and chic menus. Elephant dung paper was once packaged as a beautiful national gift by the Sri Lankan government and given to foreign dignitaries.
5. Rubber
Sri Lanka is located in the Indian Ocean between 5 degrees 36 minutes north latitude and 9 degrees 50 minutes north latitude. It is located in the South Asian tropics, close to the equator, with an average annual temperature of more than 20 degrees Celsius. It has sufficient sunshine throughout the year and no natural disasters such as wind and frost. It is a recognized gold rubber origin in the industry.
